Acuity Scheduling
Online Booking & Scheduling
General online scheduling from Squarespace, used by independent artists and small studios that need a booking page more than a salon system.
From $20 / monthFree trialGeneral purpose
Freelance & Bridal Makeup Artists Software
What Software Do Freelance Makeup Artists Use?
Bridal and on-location artists often need contracts and deposits more than a salon calendar. HoneyBook costs from $36 a month and Dubsado from $35, both with contracts, invoices and payment plans. Square Appointments adds contracts and deposits to a $0 booking plan, and Acuity Scheduling starts at $20.
A wedding booking is closer to a small project than a 45-minute appointment: an inquiry, a trial, a contract, a deposit, a travel fee and a final invoice. Client-management tools built for freelancers handle that flow better than many salon systems.
Quick Shortlist
- Lowest published plan: Setmore, $12 / user / month
- Free plan: Setmore, Square Appointments
Compare 6 Products
| Tool | Lowest Published Price | Pricing Model | Free Option | Built For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity Scheduling | From $20 / month | Subscription | Free trial | General |
| Dubsado | From $35 / month | Subscription | Free trial | General |
| GlossGenius | From $28 / month | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| HoneyBook | From $36 / month | Subscription | Free trial | General |
| Setmore | From $12 / user / month | Subscription | Free plan | General |
| Square Appointments | From $49 / location / month | Subscription | Free plan | General |
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. Compare these side by side.
Dubsado
Freelance & Bridal Makeup Artists
Client management for freelancers with contracts, invoices, payment plans and automated workflows.
From $35 / monthFree trialGeneral purpose
GlossGenius
Online Booking & Scheduling
Booking website, payments and marketing for beauty pros, with separate plans for med spas and a built-in AI receptionist add-on.
From $28 / monthFree trialBuilt for beauty
HoneyBook
Freelance & Bridal Makeup Artists
Client management for independent service businesses: proposals, contracts, invoices and scheduling, used by freelance and bridal artists.
From $36 / monthFree trialGeneral purpose
Setmore
Online Booking & Scheduling
General appointment scheduling with a free plan for up to four users and low per-user paid plans.
From $12 / user / monthFree planGeneral purpose
Square Appointments
Online Booking & Scheduling
Booking and payments from Square with a free plan for solo pros and paid plans per location, plus Square Payroll and hardware.
From $49 / location / monthFree planGeneral purpose
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What to Look For
- E-signed contracts with a deposit
- Payment plans for the balance
- Inquiry or lead forms
- Travel fees and add-ons on invoices
Risks to Check
- A contract template is not legal advice: have yours reviewed
- Card fees apply to every payment
- Too many tools for one small business adds cost
Questions to Ask a Vendor
- Can I require a signed contract before the deposit?
- Can clients pay in installments?
- What are the card and bank transfer fees?
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